Building a Great Catholic University
Marian University has committed to delivering an undergraduate learning experience in the humanities, sciences, and social services. The universities mission is to be a Catholic university dedicated to excellent teaching and learning in the Franciscan and liberal arts traditions.
Marian University provides a comprehensive framework for learning, working, and meeting the challenges of our complex world. The universities heritage, rooted in the teachings of Saint Francis of Assisi, focuses on educating the whole person, i.e., promoting the student’s intellectual, emotional, social, physical, and spiritual development. At Marian University, a student’s education is closely tied to four values: dignity of the individual, peace and justice, reconciliation, and responsible stewardship; all understood from a Franciscan perspective. Marian Universities students, who come from all cultures and religious backgrounds, relate to these values.
Since its founding, Marian University has periodically advanced a bold vision, each one making its mark in the universities history. From its roots as a teacher training school, to its move to the James A. Allison estate in Indianapolis in 1937, through expansion, co-education, and adult programs, Marian University has made distinctive contributions to the education of the whole person. Now, we are committed to building a great Catholic university in central Indiana. We invite you to join us on our journey as we build a great Catholic university.
For More Information
John Finke
Vice President
Office of Institutional Advancement
jfinke@marian.edu
317.955.6202